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Pear Apricot Snack Bars

Pear Apricot Snack Bars

These chewy and slightly sweet snack bars are packed with wholesome oats, dried pears, and vibrant dried apricots, making them the perfect on-the-go treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Not instant oats
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Dried Pears
  • 1/2 cup Dried Apricots Chopped
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 large Egg Lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Stir in the chopped dried pears and apricots until evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or measuring cup to compact the mixture firmly.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment sling to lift them out and slice into 12 even bars.

Notes

For a crunchier bar, lightly toast the oats before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.